A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 863074 Details
Epoch: 39 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 863129 epoch_slot_no: 20729 block_no: 863033 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-04-11 16:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88392c79d239ef8ab53e97cb72d341112ba38f05cfa1b8a8ae34f9af12cb6192Block Operator
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